Intel Core 5 223PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 223PTE and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 serve distinctly different positions in the desktop processor landscape. The data shows a clear split: the Core Ultra 5 225 is the stronger performer across the board, holding an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs compared to the 50th percentile for the Core 5 223PTE. The Core Ultra 5 225 delivers a benchmark profile that places it on par with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with a 0% delta, and slightly ahead of AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at -0.2% and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at -0.4%. The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning all performance comparisons must be drawn from the architecture and specification differences between the two parts.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the Core Ultra 5 225 is the data-backed choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25891 and Passmark multithread score of 30459 show strong parallel processing capability. For those who need ECC memory support or a platform with broader memory compatibility, the Core 5 223PTE is the only option of the two, as it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports DDR5 exclusively. The Core 5 223PTE also carries a higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, which may benefit lightly threaded tasks, but without benchmark scores, that advantage remains speculative.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node by Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to the Arrow Lake-S codename under the Core Ultra Series 2 family, built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. This process node difference is substantial: the Core Ultra 5 225 uses a smaller transistor geometry, which typically enables higher efficiency and density, though the Core 5 223PTE counters with a higher boost clock.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. This is an unusual split: the Core Ultra 5 225 has more physical cores but fewer total threads, while the Core 5 223PTE relies on thread doubling. The Core Ultra 5 225 also carries a larger transistor count at 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², though no such figures are recorded for the Core 5 223PTE.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, and 24 MB shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 5 223PTE has a larger total L3 allocation, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Both are integrated solutions, but they come from different graphics architectures. The Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 225 does not. Memory bandwidth also differs: the Core 5 223PTE reaches 89.6 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 5 225 reaches 102.4 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. However, the Core Ultra 5 225 has an extensive benchmark record, and the Core 5 223PTE has none. This absence is itself informative: the Core 5 223PTE cannot be compared numerically on any workload in the database.

For the Core Ultra 5 225, the recorded scores establish a clear performance baseline. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2609 multicore and 368 singlecore. In R20, the scores are 6317 multicore and 891 singlecore. The R23 results show 25891 multicore and 3655 singlecore. These numbers indicate strong scaling from R15 through R23, with the multicore figure improving substantially as the benchmark becomes more demanding.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 5 225 cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 302811, data encryption scores 22285, and extended instructions scores 27162. Find prime numbers scores 358, floating point math scores 92038, and integer math scores 65345. The multithread score is 30459, physics scores 2342, and random string sorting scores 36590. Single thread performance is recorded at 4412 in both Passmark single thread and singlethread tests, confirming consistency.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 225 reinforce its standing. AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, a 0% delta. AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a -0.2% delta. AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a -0.4% delta. Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a -0.5% delta. These figures place the Core Ultra 5 225 within a tight performance band, essentially tied with its immediate competitors.

Without any benchmark data for the Core 5 223PTE, the head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural inference. The Core Ultra 5 225 has two additional physical cores, a smaller process node, and higher memory bandwidth. The Core 5 223PTE has six additional threads and a higher boost clock. These trade-offs cannot be resolved numerically in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Core 5 223PTE has more threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has more physical cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225 boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Core 5 223PTE holds a 0.50 GHz advantage in boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 223PTE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 225 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225 supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225 reaches 102.4 GB/s. The Core 5 223PTE reaches 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a 12.8 GB/s higher memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Core 5 223PTE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225 is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Core Ultra 5 225 wins decisively in any workload covered by the database benchmarks. Its Cinebench scores, ranging from 2609 in R15 multicore to 25891 in R23 multicore, demonstrate strong sustained multi-threaded performance. Passmark results across compression, encryption, math, and sorting workloads all show capable scores, with data compression at 302811 and integer math at 65345 being particularly strong. The 85th percentile ranking confirms broad competitiveness across the entire CPU field.

The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark wins in the database. Its advantages exist only in specification terms. The higher boost clock at 5.40 GHz could theoretically favor single-threaded responsiveness, but no benchmark confirms this. The 24 MB L3 cache exceeds the Core Ultra 5 225's 20 MB, which could help cache-sensitive workloads, though again without data this remains unverified. The ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility give it a platform flexibility advantage, particularly for users with existing DDR4 memory or those requiring error-correcting memory in their workflows.

The socket difference is notable. The Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Intel Socket 1851. These are incompatible platforms, meaning the choice of processor determines the motherboard selection. The Core 5 223PTE offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225 offers 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Core Ultra 5 225 provides more expansion bandwidth for GPUs and storage devices.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: Core 5 223PTE has 8, Core Ultra 5 225 has 10
• Threads: Core 5 223PTE has 16, Core Ultra 5 225 has 10
• Base clock: Core 5 223PTE runs at 2.30 GHz, Core Ultra 5 225 runs at 3.30 GHz
• Boost clock: Core 5 223PTE reaches 5.40 GHz, Core Ultra 5 225 reaches 4.90 GHz
• TDP: Core 5 223PTE is rated at 45 W, Core Ultra 5 225 is rated at 65 W
• Socket: Core 5 223PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, Core Ultra 5 225 uses Intel Socket 1851
• Codename: Core 5 223PTE is Bartlett Lake, Core Ultra 5 225 is Arrow Lake-S
• Process node: Core 5 223PTE uses 10 nm, Core Ultra 5 225 uses 3 nm
• Foundry: Core 5 223PTE is made by Intel, Core Ultra 5 225 is made by TSMC
• Transistors: Core 5 223PTE has no recorded figure, Core Ultra 5 225 has 17,800 million
• Die size: Core 5 223PTE has no recorded figure, Core Ultra 5 225 is 243 mm²
• L1 cache: Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB per core, Core Ultra 5 225 has 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: Core 5 223PTE has 2 MB per core, Core Ultra 5 225 has 3 MB per core
• L3 cache: Core 5 223PTE has 24 MB shared, Core Ultra 5 225 has 20 MB shared
• Memory support: Core 5 223PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, Core Ultra 5 225 supports DDR5 only
• Memory bandwidth: Core 5 223PTE reaches 89.6 GB/s, Core Ultra 5 225 reaches 102.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: Core 5 223PTE supports ECC, Core Ultra 5 225 does not
• PCIe lanes: Core 5 223PTE has 16 Gen 5 lanes, Core Ultra 5 225 has 20 Gen 5 lanes
• Integrated graphics: Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770, Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU
• Release date: Core 5 223PTE launched 2026-03-08, Core Ultra 5 225 launched 2025-01-06
• Part number: Core 5 223PTE is SA4QL, Core Ultra 5 225 is SRQCZSRVF7
• Launch MSRP: Core 5 223PTE launched at $232, Core Ultra 5 225 launched at $246
• Percentile: Core 5 223PTE sits at the 50th percentile, Core Ultra 5 225 sits at the 85th percentile
• Average benchmark score: Core 5 223PTE has 0, Core Ultra 5 225 has 36938